When a relationship ends it is natural to feel a sense of loss, even if you made the decision to end the relationship. Counsellors basically offer a listening service and can help by enabling you to work through your feelings and deal with any issues that may be causing you anxiety.

During the process of a divorce or separation counselling has the added advantage of helping you to deal with feelings such as anger, hurt, revenge, mistrust and betrayal that can cloud your judgement when dealing with any practical or legal issues. This is especially important when you have children to consider.

If you are bereaved it is important that you find a counsellor that specialises in bereavement counselling as they can help you through the grieving process.

Finding a Counsellor

Your GP should be able to refer you to a counsellor. Some work places and places of study offer their own in-house counselling services and if you belong to a trade union counselling may be offered as part of their membership services. Alternatively try one of the following:

Asian Family Counselling Service
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British Association for Counselling and Pyschotherapy
Offers online search facility for a local therapist

Citizen's Advice Bureau
The Citizen's Advice Bureau should have details of local counselling services

Couple Counselling
Regional counselling services in Scotland

COSCA 
Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland

Cruse Bereavement Care
Information and helpline for people who have suffered a bereavement

Lighthouse Trust
Organisation with a Christian basis, offers counselling services to anyone irrespective of race, age or personal belief

London Bereavement Organisation
Information and support services for the bereaved living in Greater London

Marriage Care
Christian organisation offering relationship counselling

Relate
Offering counselling to anyone going through the process of divorce or separation

The Samaritans
UK Telephone 08457 90 90 90 (24 hours) ROI Telephone 0850 60 90 90

UK College of Family Mediators
Information on how counselling works and help in finding a mediator

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